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Ambassador at Grand Velas All Inclusive

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A resort with a large pool, sun loungers, and a view of the ocean.
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An outdoor dining area with wooden tables and chairs, overlooking a beach with palm trees and the ocean.
A resort with multiple buildings, a pool, and a beach area with umbrellas and lounge chairs.
A spacious lobby with a central seating area, a pool, and a thatched roof structure.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • All-inclusive
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Playa del Carmen, QROO
  • Place, El Camaleón Mayakoba Golf Course
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Gran Coyote Golf
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Tres Rios Ecopark
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Airport, Cancun, Quintana Roo (CUN-Cancun Intl.)
    ‪52 min drive‬
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Ambassador Suite Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • 118 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Ambassador Pool Suite Ocean View | Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, free minibar

Ambassador Pool Suite Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • 118 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a sofa, a dining table, and a view of palm trees.

Ambassador Two Bedrooms Family Suite Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • 236 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Ambassador at Grand Velas All Inclusive

Catch some rays at the beach or spend the day relaxing at Ambassador at Grand Velas All Inclusive's full-service spa. Then enjoy a meal at one of the hotel's 8 restaurants.
Ambassador at Grand Velas All Inclusive offers 195 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors, and features free minibar items and laptop-compatible safes. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. This accommodation offers separate sitting areas. Pillowtop beds feature down duvets and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower with in-room jetted baths and a rainfall showerhead. Bathrooms are also outfitted with bathrobes, slippers and designer toiletries.

This Playa del Carmen hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, complimentary newspapers and telephones. Additionally, rooms include espresso makers and a safe. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis. Amenities available on request include hypo-allergenic bedding.

3 outdoor swimming pools and 4 hot tubs are on site along with an indoor pool. In addition to a kids' pool, other recreational amenities include a sauna, a fitness centre and complimentary bicycles.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa, SE Spa. Massages are available on the beach and in the spa. Other services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages and Swedish massages. The spa is equipped with a mud bath, a sauna, a hot tub and a steam room. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy, Ayurvedic and hydrotherapy. Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa.
With your stay at Ambassador at Grand Velas All Inclusive, you'll be connected to the convention centre and within walking distance of Chun-Zumbul (diving site). Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas, free self-parking and a free manager's reception.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Enjoy Regional cuisine with garden views at Chaka, one of the property's 8 restaurants and 6 bars/lounges
  • Take a swim in the indoor and 3 outdoor pools or soak in the 4 hot tubs
  • Indulge with massages, reflexology or facials at SE Spa
  • Services include babysitting, free food shopping service and a free children's club
  • On-site recreation includes a gym, a steam room and a sauna
  • 8 minutes by car from El Camaleón Mayakoba Golf Course and 9 minutes from Gran Coyote Golf
  • Free beach shuttle service
Ambassador at Grand Velas All Inclusive is an all-inclusive hotel. Room rates include meals and beverages at on-site restaurants and bars. Other items and amenities, including taxes and gratuities, and access to recreational activities and entertainment may also be included. Additional charges may apply for meals at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, certain beverages and other amenities.

For a free ride to the surf and sand, catch the hotel's complimentary beach shuttle. Spend the day at the beach and work on your tan in the sunloungers (chaise longues) or kick back in the shade with complimentary cabanas and umbrellas. At Ambassador at Grand Velas All Inclusive, you can cool off in one of the 3 outdoor swimming pools and indulge in a pampering afternoon at the full-service spa.

A free manager's reception is offered daily. There are 8 restaurants on site, along with a nearby snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 2 beach bars, 3 swim-up bars and 6 bars/lounges. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. This all-inclusive hotel also offers a complimentary children's club, a children's pool and a steam room. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 5-star Playa del Carmen hotel.

The hotel hosts a free manager's reception daily.
Chaka – Overlooking the garden, this family restaurant specialises in Regional cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Open select days.
Sen Lin – Overlooking the garden, this fine-dining restaurant specialises in Asian cuisine and only serves dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy al fresco dining (weather permitting). Reservations are required. Open selected days.
Lucca – Overlooking the pool and garden, this fine-dining restaurant specialises in Italian cuisine and only serves dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy al fresco dining (weather permitting). Reservations are required. Open selected days.
Frida – This beachfront fine-dining restaurant specialises in Mexican cuisine and only serves dinner. Reservations are required. Open selected days.
Cocina de Autor – This beachfront fine-dining restaurant specialises in Fusion cuisine and only serves dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Reservations are required. Open selected days.
A complimentary food shopping service is offered and 24-hour room service is available.

All-inclusive details

This hotel is all-inclusive. On-site food and beverages are included in the room price (some restrictions may apply).

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free beach shuttle
  • Limo/town car service
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • 2 beach bars
  • 3 poolside bars
  • 3 swim-up bars
  • 6 bars/lounges
  • 8 restaurants
  • Couples/private dining
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Private picnics
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Chaka
  • Cocina de Autor
  • Frida
  • Lucca
  • Sen Lin

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • 3 outdoor pools
  • 4 hot tubs
  • Arcade/game room
  • Beach volleyball
  • Beach yoga
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool
  • Ecotours
  • Fitness classes
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Free children's club
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Indoor pool
  • Kayaking
  • Mini golf
  • Pilates classes
  • Sauna
  • Shopping
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's games
  • Children's pool
  • Children's toys
  • Free children's club
  • Free supervised activities for children
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini golf
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Free grocery shopping service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre (91,548 square foot of space)
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Free beach cabanas
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Body wraps
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hot tub
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Mud bath
  • Prenatal massages
  • Reflexology
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Swedish massages
  • Thai massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 4 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2008
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub or rainfall showerhead
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
  • IPod dock

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Champagne service
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Free stocked minibar

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 75

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Additional fees apply for connecting/adjoining rooms and are subject to availability.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Ambassador at Grand Velas All Inclusive

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 75 (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for golf tee times, massage services, and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

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Ambassador at Grand Velas All Inclusive Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 39 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 39 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 39 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 39 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 39 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is our second all inclusive in QRoo Mexico. This is our favorite and the locals talk very highly of this hotel. Would absolutely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Hamza

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best all inclusive in Riviera Maya! A true 5 star experience
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing especially if you have little kids . Spa is unbelievable. Food is excellent. An actual luxury resort that is for families . Feels like you are the only people there . Can’t wait to go back !
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Shimol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Only downside was the noise of cleaners at 6am. The rooms need to be more sound proof. Obviously hotel needs to be cleaned.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

mehul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Service
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Fabiola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Todo estuvo muy agradable, las comidas exquisitas y todo, pero lo malo es que no hubo comunicación por parte de el área de alimentos para decirnos que también había alimentos para bebés, nos dimos cuenta al final de la estadía que había menús para niños, dependiendo de los meses y años que tuvieran
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

luis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excelente hotel Todo el personal muy amable Los califico 10 Todo está allí Playa Comida amables
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Leanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful facilities and food. Fanny at the swim up bar was phenomenal!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Vardan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s was great
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

raul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
excellent service
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

claudia V

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Second time in this wonderful hotel. Family friendly. Like a paradise.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The service is amazing and so is the food. My daughter and her cousin absolutely loved the kids club. It is a beautiful resort.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Playa libre de zargazo, la matienen impecable, la y variedad de los es muy buena. Con muchas amenidades, todo lo descrito en la pagina web disponible y en buen estado. Personal excelente. En el area de alberca pueden mejorar un poco la atención del personal, hay gran disparidad en la calidad, resaltando por ejemplo el Sr. Israel que redimió a sus compañeros porque todos los demas eran de regular a malos. Me parece que el valor que pague (con descuento de un 30%) es justo con la calidad/precio, no estoy segura de que pagaria la tarifa completa.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is beautiful, all of the food is delicious, the staff is extremely welcoming and helpful, and the spa is amazing.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Andres

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Five diamomd star property, service and food, but unfortunately its beach is not fit for swimming due to sharp rocks, seaweed, and dirt. The hotel is cleaning the beach constantly but there is almost 0 swimmers in the beach. Very unfortunate as the hotel, staff and food trully meet exclusive 5 diamond star expectations.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

El mejor

Excelente
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Roberto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
unico el servicio y la limpieza. no me gusto los restaurantes de la noche excepto Frida.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mmm

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had such an amazing trip to Grand Velas. We stayed at the Ambassador and everything was betond what we hoped for. The rooms were large, beds and pillows so comfortable and pool area was beautiful. The food both at the pool, and in the main restaurant were very good. The other restaurants far surpassed our expectations- it was just like dining at upscale restaurants every night. Our kids enjoyed the kids clubs and loved seeing the shows each night and picnics on the lawn during the day. We can’t wait to go back!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

morgan

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Great but need to work on kid friendliness

This was our 3rd trip to Grand Velas but the first with kids. While almost everything was great they need to work on a few things. Firstly provision of high chairs is almost non existent. It often took 15 mins to get a high chair and one time we got given one which was blatantly dangerous - our child could easily have slipped out of the bottom. Considering how many kids were around i found this totally baffling and the constant battle to find high chairs very wearing. Additionally the service in Azul buffet at peak times is horrendous. My wife asked for tea on arrival every day and often the tea never actually arrived despite multiple requests. I think she probably only succeeded in getting tea 2/6 days.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The Best of the Best in service!

If you’re looking for a great family experience with the best service and a five star property you should consider the Grand Velas. It’s amazing!!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Otroligt fint och välskött Hotel

Väldigt god mat och bra service Stranden var det enda negativa samt att det ej fanns skötbord på herrtoan
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Paradise

Realmente increíble. Todo el personal trabaja para satisfacer tus necesidades. Increíble
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2017
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great hotel and service,but beach Is not the best.

This hotel is definitely characterized for its service and food. All was great, I just wish the beach was better. I've seen much prettier beaches in Playa del Carmen/Riviera Maya. As for the staff, they treat you so well you feel the need to tip them even though tips are supposed to be included in the all inclusive price, which is definitely not inexpensive. The facility is beautiful and the spa is amazing!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2017
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Israel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing place with great staff and food!

Great food and awesome staff and service. 2nd time staying at resort with 3 kids. Pricey but well worth the money.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2017
Verified review

8/10 Good

April

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful Resort!

I travel to Mexico at least 2x a year and I did a lot of investigating to find an upscale hotel for a special 4 day trip for my daughter and I. We just returned and was very impressed with the resort overall. The hotel was beautiful, the restaurants were top notch, the hotel staff and concierge was very pleasant and helpful and we enjoyed our stay tremendously. The kids program is excellent and provided lots of fun, exciting activities, however I wish they would have done more activities outside at the beach or in the pool. The fitness centers at both the Ambassador area and the Zen area were very good and extremely clean. The beach was amazing and very well-maintained and absolutely beautiful. Service and level of personalization was impressive. The restaurant choices were delightful and Sen Lin asian restaurant at the Zen property was one of the best dining experiences we had. Azul buffet for breakfast and lunch was outstanding.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017